SEPARATION OF POWERS: A KEY PILLAR OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
The doctrine of the Separation of Powers has recently gained attention after the Supreme Court of India declined a proposed meeting with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to implement the concept of One Nation, One Election. The proposed interaction was called off amid concerns raised by […]
Vande Mataram and the Right to Dissent: Understanding the 2026 Amendment and the Freedom of Conscience
For CLAT UG/PG Aspirants | Legal Current Affairs | Constitutional Law The debate surrounding Vande Mataram, national symbols and the right to dissent has acquired renewed constitutional significance following Parliament’s 2026 amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The amendment extends legal protection to the National Song, broadly bringing it within […]
The Transgender Amendment 2026: What It Means for Vested Rights
Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently examined a batch of writ petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act 2026. This legislative update changes the process for obtaining official transgender identity cards by replacing the previous self-assessment model with a strict verification framework. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India […]
The Places of Worship Act, 1991: Statutory Intent, Constitutional Friction, and Recent Judicial Developments
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 is an important legislation dealing with the religious character of places of worship in India. Enacted against the backdrop of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement during the 1990s, the Act sought to preserve social order, uphold secularism, and provide legal finality regarding the religious character of places of […]
Custodial Trial Explained: Is Keeping an Accused in Jail Throughout the Trial Legal?
Introduction The concept of a Custodial Trial has recently become a significant topic in Indian criminal law. Although investigating agencies often request courts to keep an accused person in judicial custody throughout the trial, an important legal question arises: Does Indian law actually permit a custodial trial? The debate surrounding Custodial Trial has gained attention […]
